Physical Therapy clinic Augusta GA

How to Prepare for Your Physical Therapist Visit

July 21, 2021 By Jurgen Cowling

Are you experiencing muscle sprains or joint pains? It may be time for you to visit a physical therapist. A physical therapist will help alleviate your pain and strengthen your bones and muscles.

We’ve made a checklist for you to follow to prepare for your visit to the physical therapist.

Physical Therapy for Women: Understanding the Nuances of Women’s Health in PT

July 14, 2021 By Jurgen Cowling

Men and women are physiologically different. For example, women have to deal with pregnancies that can take a toll on your body. Moreover, conditions like osteoporosis and arthritis are more common in women. Considering these differences, there’s a separate field in physical therapy dedicated to women’s health.

Physical therapy for women aims at letting women enjoy their lives pain-free. If you’re an active woman involved in sports and athletics, it is recommended that you consult a physical therapist to get a customized plan for yourself. This plan would help you target your pain areas for better mobility.

Here are five ways in which women’s health is different and requires special care.

DIY Physical Therapy: Understanding the Dos and Don’ts

July 7, 2021 By Jurgen Cowling

Ever since the COVID-19 pandemic hit the USA, all of our activities had to be shifted indoors. Unfortunately, when it comes to physical therapy, you may not be able to visit the rehab center regularly. If you’re thinking about switching to practicing physical therapy at home, here’s a guide of dos and don’ts that would help you through the process.

Physical Therapy: Key to Maintaining an Active Lifestyle

July 2, 2021 By Jurgen Cowling

Physical therapist giving back massage

Are you noticing stiffness in your muscles or feeling pain in places that you never did before? It could be that you’re not living a healthy and active lifestyle. It’s alarming, although not surprising, that almost 50 million Americans are leading sedentary lives.

Furthermore, CDC reports that more than 60% of US adults are not engaging in the recommended amount of physical activity. Leading an inactive or sedentary lifestyle increases the risk of health problems and even early mortality.

Dealing with Chronic Pain: Physical Therapy vs. Opioids

June 28, 2021 By Jurgen Cowling

Over 50 million Americans suffer from some form of chronic pain, making up 20% of the population. Furthermore, it is estimated that 10.7% of the US population takes prescription pain medications, and over 9.7 million people have reportedly misused their prescriptions.

Similarly, another problem is the opioid epidemic, with over 760,000 recorded deaths since 1999 due to an opioid overdose. According to a 2019 survey, around 10 million people in the US misused opioids.

Ability, Not Age: Debunking the Age Excuse for Fitness

June 26, 2021 By Jurgen Cowling

As a society, we’ve accepted the idea of older people not exercising regularly. In the US, only 16.2% of Americans aged 50-64 exercise regularly, and only 8.2% do the recommended levels of exercise, including aerobic and muscle-strengthening activities.

Many experts argue that age is just an excuse, not a barrier when it comes to not exercising in your older days. However, CDC recommends that regular exercise for older people can help in achieving loads of health benefits. Moreover, this exercise doesn’t need to be strenuous to be effective.

So, is age really just an excuse for not exercising? Let’s debunk the common myth and explain why and how older people should exercise regularly!